“It’s not like you have to get dressed, baby. Get your clothes on, and come on. We’ve got to go. Jessica is already out there in wolf form.” He wasn’t going to tell her that Jessica had gotten the chance to hide behind a bush to change. The pack had adopted little Jessica as their own wolf, and she lived with him and Mary. He liked having the young girl around. Jessica had a way about her that meant Mary gave her everything she wanted. He was using the girl to adopt the skill. So far he’d not been successful, but it had only been a week.
“Whatever. I’m coming out.”
The door to the bathroom opened, and his shining star stared back at him. Her hands cupped her stomach. She wasn’t even showing yet, and she was making excuses about being fat.
“You’re beautiful, baby,” he said.
“I’m fat.”
“I will smack that ass if you say such a thing. You’re a beautiful, sexy, desirable woman. I love you, and my pack will love you. We’re your family.” He took her hands leading her outside to the cool air. “This is going to be your last chance to shift with the baby on the way.”
She pouted, and he found it the most adorable thing in the world.
“I love you,” he said, kissing her lips.
“I hate you.”
“No, you don’t. Stop trying to lie.” He led her down the hall then the stairs until they were at the front door.
Mary dug her heals in refusing to budge. “I will throw you over my shoulder and take you out there either way. It’s up to you,” he said.
“Fine. I’m coming, but you’re not being fair at all.” She tried to pull out of his arms.
He wouldn’t release her. Opening the door, he led the way out to the full moon sky. His pack was all around basking in the glow of the final full moon. Zeke was happier when her saw Jane and Max were the closest of all of his pack. Mary was closest to Jane as the two women were half breeds together.
“Can I turn now?” she asked.
“No, not yet. Stop being impatient with me.” Leading her out as far as he dared Zeke faced the men and women of his pack. “I would like to present to you all my mate, Mary. This will be her last shift as she’s carrying my baby.” Pressing a hand to her stomach, Zeke was happy when she didn’t slap his hand.
The wolves all howled together showing him their acceptance of what he’d declared.
“Take care of her. She’s your Alpha’s queen.” Another waves of howls greeted them.
“Is it good that they’re howling?” she asked.
“Yes, they accept you, baby. They’re going to take care of you like I am. Nothing is ever going to harm you again.”
Jessica approached in wolf form. Zeke tensed as she sat back on her hindquarters. For some reason he expected her to pounce, but she bowed down in submission accepting her new pack.
“Easy, girl,” Zeke said, touching her head.
The girl whimpered before walking off.
“You’re not going to get rid of her, are you?” Mary asked.
“She’s ours now, baby.” Kissing on the lips he released her hand and slowly turned into the form of a wolf.
“You’ve done good, Alpha.”
“She’s going to be a fine woman for you.”
“Congratulations on a mate and a pup.”